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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Friday, January 22, 1993
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KU already meets some of act's guidelines
By Will Lewis
Kansan staff write
Because of much effort in the last 20 years in accommodating students with disabilities, the University of Kansas does not have far to go to bring its buildings into compliance with the new Americans with Disabilities Act, University officials say.
The act was approved in 1990 to eliminate discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
"We've been doing a lot all along to make the facilities more accessible," said Allen Wiechert, University director of facilities planning.
He said all permanent buildings on campus were considered program accessible. This means all persons with disabilities have access to restrooms, classrooms and elevators.
But some changes still have to be made to comply with the act, he said. The University soon will install visual fire alarms, modify drinking fountains and place braille signs next to restrooms, stairs, elevators and classrooms — all of which are required by the act.
Ken Stoner, director of student housing, said his department was doing its best to accommodate on-campus residents.
Some apartments in Jayhawker Towers have been renovated to provide better access for disabled people, he said.
Additional space and a larger turning radius will be added to a building at Stouffer Place Apartments for those who use wheelchairs.
Last fall, the University opened Amini Scholarship Hall, which was designed to provide complete accessibility. Pearson Scholarship Hall was renovated five years ago with better accessibility.
Stoner said the two buildings would be able to accommodate 15 students who used wheelchairs.
"As we do renovations,we will bring all buildings up to ADA standards,"he said.
The Daisy Hill Dining Commons, an extension of Lewis Hall, is scheduled to open in the fall and serve all five residence halls on Daisy Hill. The cafeteria will have its own entrance and provide ramps to make all levels accessible.
Wiechert said the University would continue to improve accessibility for those with disabilities.
"It will be an ongoing, continuing program," he said. "Every year, we will make more facilities accessible."
The Americans with Disabilities Act
Target areas for compliance in schools, businesses and public places
Braille must be provided to identify room numbers and buttons on elevators.
MEN
Ramps must be provided to aid in accessing buildings.
Aisles in stores must be made wide enough for wheelchairs to move freely.
RESTROOM ACCESS
Restroom stalls must have at least a five-foot diameter to allow wheelchairs to turn.
Office desks must be tall enough for wheelchairs to fit underneath.
Hotels must provide televisions with closed captioning.
IN THE WORKPLACE
RESTROOM ACCESS
Doorways must have a minimum width of 32 inches.
IN THE WORKPLACE
Technology aiding the hearing and visually impaired must be installed. Examples: • Visual aids augmenting aural fire alarms to aid the hearing impaired. • Audio aids attached to computer equipment to aid the visually impaired.
Drinking fountains must be low enough for wheelchairs to easily access, and insulation should be put on exposed pipes.
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Source: Kansan staff research
Dan Schauer/KANSAN
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A celebration banquet will be held for the Chinese New Year. You are cordially invited to this celebration banquet. A recent movie from Taiwan will also be shown.
Place:
Lawrence Community Center (11th at Vermont)
Time:
6 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 23rd, 1993
Admission:
$5 for non-members
Sponsored by Chinese Student Association
This could be the start of something big! Worlds of Fun is searching for the Midwest's most talented singers and dancers to appear in our 1993 show program. Performing at Worlds of Fun is the perfect summer job for students. If you work the entire season (six days per week in the summer, and weekends in the spring and fall) you can earn over $7,000!
"All the Worlds a Stage" at Worlds of Fun, from our lively 50's-60's rock revue, STAX OF WAX, to our spectacular new Broadway-styled production at the Twil Music Hall. *Performing at Worlds of Fun is fun*, and it can be that important First Step. More than 1.3 million Worlds of Fun visitors are waiting to discover YOU!!
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If you are a singer, please sing one verse and the chorus of two contrasting styles of song, one up-tempo and one ballad. Sing any type music you enjoy; rock, gospel, show tunes, etc. (no rap.) if you are a dancer, please prepare a jazz routine. Please limit your material to no more than three minutes in length. (No jobs are available for dramatic actors or instrumentalists.)
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